The Journals of Martha E. McMillan

Martha E. McMillan Journal 1900 Rankin MacMillan’s notes for 1900 In 1900 – ages of James and Martha McMillan family: James 66 – Martha 56 – daughter Fannie (Francis) 32 – son Fred 30 – son Harlan 28 – son Homer 26 – daughter Clara 24 – son Clayton 20 – son Jason 18 – and son Paul 10. Martha lists where her children are: Fannie married to the Rev. Thomas MacKenzie with their 2 sons, Donald and Malcolm live in Port Jarvis, N.Y. Fred has been named commercial agent for the Wabash Railroad and lives in De Moines, IA. Harlan in Springfield, Ohio with the Carson Wholesale Groceries. Clara at home until August when she went to Des Moines with brother Fred and entered Drake College in September. Homer was at Brunswick, N.J. Seminary where he graduated in May. In June married Mary Kitchen (from Selma area), then they went to their first pastorate at Bogata, N.Y. Clayton and Jason attend Cedarville College in Winter and Spring. Jason attends again in September 1900 – but Clayton remains on the farm. Paul is in the grades at McMillan School. Transcribed and edited by Courtney Raymond January 20 Jan. Bright sunshine late this P.M. After an almost ___ start, night and days rain. Miss Leon & Clara around. This afternoon Paul took Uncle Joe down home and Jason to Aunt Mary’s. This eve - Clara and Leon drove down to the office and Clayton came home with them. I have been in bed all day - I crawled out this evening. Robert has surely been faithful today. 21 January, Sabb. Quite a bright day. Clara and Leon S. went to Sabbath School - & to church. At a later hour Paul and his father went to church. Clayton was disappointed in his plans and did not go. I was at home as I scarcely felt able to go. Robert had dinner ready when they came! Mr. Morton preached as usual. Clayton had a nice time in the school house and at three o’clock he and Paul and I were there. He had fourteen scholars. This after lunch Clayton took Clara and Leon down to church to the U.P. church - sermon by Rev. Ross. Paul recited his questions tonight & read the Sabbath School lesson. 22 January Monday. Bright sunshine all day almost like spring. Clayton rode down with someone when passing early - so he could get to College in time. Near noon Clara & Leon at the office - home in time for dinner. Uncle Joe came out near noon with Uncle Joe when passing. [are there two Uncle Joes?] Albert came back this P.M. too. he has been since? in Dec. This afternoon he and uncle Joe hung the meat. Clara and Leon took a drive to Selma. Paul at school today. Mr. Mc. at Ced - this P.M. I sent the washing to Mrs. P - today - ____ taken last week, 168